This
is a representation of the 18th century canvas behind the altar, found
on a battered and faded card inside St Mary the Virgin, detailing
the emblems of the Passion of Our Lord. Though hard to see, this is
what each number represents.
1. The
Crown of Thorns
2. Lilies representing the Blessed Virgin
3.
The Cup of Suffering
4. The Sponge on the Reed
5. The Scourge
6. The Centurion's mail glove
7. Nails
8. The Dice with which the soldiers cast lots for Our Lord's clothes
9. The Cloth of St Veronica
10. The Centurion's Sword
11. The Spear which pierced Our Lord's side
12. The Pincers
13. The Hammer
14. The Lantern used at Christ's arrest
15. Roses representing the Blessing Virgin
16. The Cock of St Peter's Betrayal
17.-20. Growing grapes, growing corn, harvested corn, harvested grapes
- representing Our Lord and his sayings, such as "I am the vine"
and "I am the true bread"
21. Satan as the serpent with the apple
22. The Crucifix in Glory showing the victory of Christ
At the
centre of the canvas is a diptych of the Ten Commandments.
